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Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,051

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,083

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $41,470 $42,970 $32,995
Base Invoice $37,900 $39,268 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,400
Universal garage door opener     74
Rear bumper protector     92
AC power outlet     409
Remote start     436
Class II trailer hitch     622
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,087
Universal garage door opener     48
Rear bumper protector     59
AC power outlet     306
Remote start     328
Class II trailer hitch     466
Options (change) 0 0 4,231
Options (change) 0 0 3,422
Destination 940 940 825
Total Price $42,410 $43,910 $38,051
Total Invoice $38,840 $40,208 $35,083

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year201720172014
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,410$43,910$38,051
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,945$42,445$38,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$38,840$40,208$35,083
Adjustments for Features-1,342-1,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,498$38,867$35,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,369$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172014
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate  $350
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Truck bed audio system$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,525$8,525$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,342-1,3410

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in103.9 in
Length210.0 in180.9 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height70.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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